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Ibaraki, Japan

Chikusei

Chikusei is a town in Ibaraki, Japan. It has a population of about 98,384 (2023). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population98,384
Local time07:15
36.32° N, 139.98° EElevation 33 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes308-0005, 308-0006 …
The year in Chikuseiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month155mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chikusei at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

37 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 14 km

Weather in Chikusei

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct18°15°27.2 mm
Tue27 Oct24°15°3.2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°9°
Thu29 Oct16°8°
Fri30 Oct16°10°
Sat31 Oct22°10°
Sun1 Nov17°10°
Mon2 Nov21°14°
Tue3 Nov16°11°
Wed4 Nov11°10°10.5 mm

When to go to Chikusei

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474541655854434156686848
High8°8°12°18°22°25°28°30°26°20°15°10°
Low-2°-1°2°8°13°17°21°22°19°13°6°0°
Rain (mm)3742801091291541491591901556937
Wet days55101215142119181265

What's on in Chikusei

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Chikusei

All monuments

More museums: しもだて美術館

Outdoors around Chikusei

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Road Station Grand Terras ChikuseiViewpoints
1.3 km
三王山ふれあい公園Camp sites
3.9 km
上野沼やすらぎの里Camp sites
4.2 km
小金井一里塚Viewpoints
4.5 km
岩瀬桜川カントリークラブGolf courses
5.2 km
Golden Lakes Country ClubGolf courses
5.7 km

Nature around Chikusei

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chikusei

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chikusei

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Ōarai 47 km →2011 · 101 km
7.0Ōarai 73 km →1965 · 127 km
6.9Hasaki 79 km ↗2008 · 139 km
6.7Chōnan 4 km ↙1987 · 108 km

Tropical storms · Chikusei

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Chikusei

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Chikusei from above

Postal codes

308-0005308-0006308-0016308-0017308-0021308-0031308-0051308-0054308-0055308-0056308-0061308-0062308-0065308-0066308-0067308-0075308-0076308-0801308-0802308-0803308-0804308-0805308-0806308-0807308-0827308-0862308-0863308-0865309-1116

Getting to Chikusei

Ibaraki AirportIBR
42 km
Narita International AirportNRT
71 km
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHND
87 km
下館二高前Railway station
1 km
下館Railway station
1.4 km
折本Railway station
2.9 km

Places near Chikusei

Places with a climate like Chikusei

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chikusei?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chikusei.
What is the hottest month in Chikusei?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chikusei?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chikusei?
July is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chikusei?
Chikusei has 29 postal codes: 308-0005, 308-0006, 308-0016, 308-0017, 308-0021, 308-0031, 308-0051, 308-0054, 308-0055, 308-0056, 308-0061, 308-0062 ….